Sam Davis
Seattle
Summary
Dedicated Student Video Assistant and Journalist with strong time management and professionalism. Successfully managed multiple responsibilities while maintaining a 3.70 GPA. Proven ability to deliver high-quality content and video coverage under tight deadlines.
Detail-oriented and adaptable professional with experience in video assistance and journalism. Known for strong problem-solving and communication skills, contributing to seamless team operations and high-quality content delivery. Eager to leverage expertise in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Video Assistant
University of Washington Football
Seattle, WA
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted in video for coaches film for the University of Washington 2024-2026 football seasons
- Assisted with team travel setup while providing uninterrupted video coverage at every home and away venue for the 2025 season.
- Recipient of the 2025 Kurt Gegner trophy (top video assistant for the year.)
- Communicated with over 20 team members to correctly film games, workouts, and practices.
- Used Catapult software to edit footage for players and coaches to use.
- Maintained high-quality video coverage by adapting quickly to fluid and changing practice schedules.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by using communication and problem solving within a team.
- Maintained a 3.70 GPA while dedicating 20+ hours per week to daily video operations, practice or game coverage, and team travel.
Student Journalist
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
01.2024 - 12.2026
- Researched and developed news stories for the Snohomish County Tribune and MyBallard publications.
- Strengthened writing skills and versatility by producing content across a wide range of publication styles.
- Conducted interviews with diverse sources to gather information for articles.
- Managed deadlines effectively, consistently submitting high-quality work on time for publication.
- Work within an editorial team to refine content and ensure clarity.
- Developed strong research skills by investigating topics thoroughly before composing articles, ensuring credibility and accuracy.
- Proofread fellow journalists' work prior to publication to improve overall content.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism Public Interest Communications
University of Washington
Seattle12-2026
High School Diploma -
Kamiak High School
Mukilteo, WA06-2023
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Professionalism
Video Assistant Skills:
Helped coworkers physically and mentally when they were struggling with concepts of filming
Communicated within a team of 20 to make sure everyone understood their filming assignments throughout the year
Showed strong attention to detail to ensure close to 100% video accuracy and zero coverage gaps during fast-paced practices and games
Exercised quick decision-making when schedules shifted unexpectedly, making immediate adjustments to ensure flawless, uninterrupted film coverage
- Working under pressure
- Time management
- Flexibility
- Reporting and research
Demonstrated consistent professionalism and composure in fast-paced, high-pressure collegiate sports environments to ensure seamless daily operations
Journalism Skills:
Maintained strong composure under pressure, quickly adapting to rapid news cycles and last-minute content changes
Able to produce accurate, newsworthy articles with tight deadlines and quick turnarounds
Written for diverse publications on topics outside core experiences
Conducted thorough reporting and deep research on unfamiliar topics, delivering accurate content for publications
Timeline
Student Video Assistant
University of Washington Football
06.2024 - Current
Student Journalist
University of Washington
01.2024 - 12.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism Public Interest Communications
University of Washington
High School Diploma -
Kamiak High School